Erythromycin ointment is fine to use, and is used the same a terramycin ointment for respiratory diseases or conjunctivitis (pinkeye.) I would flush the eye with saline eye wash twice a day and clean out the pus or goop, and then apply an 1/8 inch bit of ointment after each cleaning. Look for any bubbles or foam in the eye, nasal drainage, sneezing, or crackly breathing.
NEW YORK Fera Pharmaceuticals has launched a treatment for bacterial infections of the eye, the generic drug maker announced Tuesday. Fera said it had begun shipping erythromycin ophthalmic ointment ...
In another thread that I posted on here, I asked for help with a bantam chick that has what I've now determined to be an eye infection. I was told to get terramycin, but I can't find any around here. I did have someone very kindly give me erythromycin opthalmic ointment. Is it safe to use on the...
Both the erythromycin and the sulfa have directions for the amount to be given in water. The erythromycin is 100 gm to be mixed one tsp in a gallon of water. It doesnt specify it is for chickens or not. The Sulf-Di-Methox 12.5 % one ounce to 2 gallons of water. If you know the way I should give it I would sure appreciate your input.
I got it at petsmart on a friends recommendation. my orpington pullets are sneezing and bugger nostriled.. ive been using vetrx for about 5 days... can i use this erythromycin in chickens water?
We did some research and found that erythromycin was one antibiotic that worked, so we got some at Petsmart in the bird section and started treating her. She didn't get better nor worse. In the last few days she's gotten a little worse - neck starting to twist. For the last two days we've been absolutely amazed that she persists to live!